Not a Substitute

A3 Can Sleep Together?

Seeing Himeka unconscious, Andini panicked. With swiftness one of the male mourners also carried the weak body of Himeka into the house. The room adjacent to the living room was also an option to lay Himeka's body.

After sending the person carrying Himeka out, Andini immediately removed the hijab that Himeka was wearing. He circulated the view, looking for a bottle that read eucalyptus oil. Nil. There was nothing in the room he meant.

He stepped onto the second floor and went to Navya's room next door. His gaze was fixed on the small box on the table. The box contains the body care of the little one, such as powder, lotion, eucalyptus oil, oil. telon and perfume kids.

After getting the thing he was looking for, he headed towards the room where Himeka was lying.

"Himek passed out, huh?" ask Rianti. They passed by on the stairs.

"Yes, let's go to Himeka's."

In a hurry they went down the stairs.

Arriving in the room where Himeka lay, they swiftly applied eucalyptus oil on the body of Himeka. Rianti applied the oil to Himeka's stomach and legs. Andini put eucalyptus oil in front of Himeka's nose with the intention of waking him up.

A few moments later, Himeka finally woke up. The dizziness he felt. His hands were pinching the temples to make him a little comfortable.

"Ti, where's Navya?" he asked Rianti in a weak voice, barely audible.

"Navya is the same Mak Tum. Just asked to eat the same jelly Mak Tum in the kitchen" replied Rianti explaining the existence of Navya.

"Your face is very sharp, Meka." Rianti's worried.

"An, try to check on Meka." Rianti turned his face to look at Andini and told him to check on Himeka. Andini is a pediatrician at a well-known private hospital in Surabaya.

"Yes, let's get my medical bag in the car." Andini immediately stepped her foot.

A little while later, he had already taped his gray medical bag.

After checking on Himeka, he suggested that Himeka bedrest. Himeka's situation is not okay which causes him to be like today.

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Dusk began to shyly show his face. The courtyard of the house that was full of illegitimate people now looks lonely. The tent is removed. The chairs that were neatly lined up this morning are now seen arranged and loosened next to the garage.

It looks like Mak Tum is sitting on the porch of the house while holding Navya.

"Ti, tonight you sleep here, yes." asked Himeka to Rianti.

They are both sitting in the family room. Andini already said 1 hour ago, because he has a practice schedule at 5 pm.

"Yes, Meka. I will be with you for the next 3 days. Mumpung Mas Fatih also served outside the city." replied Rianti while holding Himeka's hand.

A loud honking sound was heard outside. Rushing Kang Ipin opened the gate, so that the car can enter the yard.

After the car door opened, a middle-aged man wearing a black suit descended the car.

"Grandfather." cried Navya. Navya immediately ran towards the middle-aged man. Yes, the man is Navya's grandfather, the father of Danadyaksa Jayandaru. He had just come because he had just returned from his business trip in Singapore.

His name is Dhirga Jayandaru, the owner of the Jayandaru Group company engaged in furniture. He had a dispute with his son, Danadyaksa. The son did not want to join the plunge into a businessman seemed to choose a profession as a pilot which is his goal since childhood.

However, he eventually relented to his son's decision. And allowed Danadyaksa to continue her schooling in aviation.

"Grandfather, grandfather came to see you, huh?" asked Navya with her adorable innocent face. Now he is in his grandfather's arms.

"Dad was gone, Cake. Signed by the mother. I'm not home yet, Cake, "Navya continued

"Mother is inside huh, Vya? Let's take grandfather to see mother." asked Mr. Dhirga tried to divert

They stepped inside the house. Previously, Mak Tum had told his employer that Mr. Dhirga had come. Arriving in the living room, Mr. Dhirga was greeted by his only son-in-law.

"Come, here Navya same Mak Tum first, yes. We'll feed the fish in the back first. Kasian you know the fish from earlier nyariin Vya." invite Mak Tum take over Navya to his carrier.

"Grandfather, Vya feed me fish first, yeah."

" Yes, dear Vya." replied the grandfather as he pinched Navya's cheek, anxious.

Their gaze was fixed on Navya who was walking away.

"Patience, nduk. I'm sorry you can come now." Mr. Dhirga tried to calm Himeka while hugging him. She considered Himeka to be her own daughter.

Himeka just nodded. She kept crying on her father-in-law's shoulder.

"Cry if crying will make you relieved. Don't get arrested, 'cause it'll make you tight, nduk."

Again Himeka simply replied with a nod.

After feeling somewhat relieved, Himeka looked up at her in-laws.

"Pa, if during Mas Dana's life much wrong Papa, forgive Mas Dana yes, Pa." said Himeka while wiping the rest of his tears

"Papa had forgiven him long before there was an apology" replied Mr. Dhirga as he removed his glasses and cleaned the water in the corner of his eye. It was clear that he was also crying over the departure of his only son.

"If at that time Mas Dana consulted Papa to work in Papa's company and not become a pilot. Maybe Mas Dana's alive now, Pa."

"Russiafar, nduk. You can't blame fate. This is all the will of the Almighty."

"Astaghfirullahalazim, astaghfirullahalazim, astaghfirullahalazim" Himeka said Istighfar many times

"Although it's heavy, we should try to shake off his disappearance." Mr. Dhirga advises his daughter-in-law.

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The time has shown at 7pm. With the help of his son, Rina, Mak Tum prepares dinner. The dinner menu today is simple. Only fried chicken flour, fried sambal ati, stir-fried kale and oseng tempe.

In front of the TV, Navya is still watching cartoons accompanied by Rianti. While Himeka and Pak Dhirga were in their respective rooms.

After all the food was ready on the table, Mak Tum immediately told the hostess.

Himeka immediately went down the stairs, inviting everyone to prepare for dinner.

Now they sit around the dining table. The chair that was usually occupied by her husband, now her in-laws are sitting there.

"Navya wants to eat fried chicken, huh?" ask Rianti

"Yes, Aunt. Vya wants fried chicken ipin upin." replied Navya

"Bak Rina, please bribe Navya yes." Rianti orders to Rina, the son of Mak Tum, the household assistant

Soon Rina invites Navya to the back room to be fed.

The atmosphere at the dining table was silent. Himeka, Rianti and Pak Dhirga were also not able to start eating activities. Whether because they do not feel hungry or not good to eat, they are compact to be silent.

Until Rianti finally opened his voice.

"They, you have to eat, yes. You just passed out, you know. You must take care of your health." pinta Rianti. Himeka just shook his head.

"Kasian Navya if you're sick, nduk." Now it is Mr. Dhirga's turn to advise. However, the headdress that Himeka gave in response she did not want to eat.

"Sorry, Pa, Rianti. Meka wants to go to the room first yes." said Meka after sipping milk prepared by Mak Tum for her.

After Himeka left the dining table, Mr. Dhirga also resigned to return to the room. So as to leave Rianti alone at the dining table. Finally Rianti ordered Mak Tum to clean the dining table and he went to follow Himeka to his room.

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